PDF SEWING PATTERN | Seaside Shorts | Brightside Fabric Co.

PDF SEWING PATTERN | Seaside Shorts | Brightside Fabric Co.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Sizes: XXS–5X
Language: English Only

The Seaside Shorts by Brightside Fabric Co. are relaxed, high-rise woven shorts designed for effortless warm-weather wear. With a comfortable elastic waistband and two hem options, they're an easy addition to your handmade summer wardrobe.

Choose View A for a classic straight hem or View B for a softly curved hem finished with facings. Both versions include practical inseam pockets and a wide elastic waistband.

Designed to sit just above the belly button and fall around mid-thigh, the Seaside Shorts have a relaxed silhouette that pairs beautifully with tanks, tees and button-front tops.

Pattern Features

• Relaxed-fit woven shorts
• High-rise silhouette
• Wide elastic waistband
• Inseam pockets
• View A: straight hem
• View B: curved hem with facings
• Designed to sit just above the belly button
• Mid-thigh length
• Sizes XXS–5X

Suggested Fabrics

Choose woven fabrics with a softer hand and not too much structure. Recommended options include:

• Linen
• Cotton
• Linen Blends
• Eyelet
• Double Gauze

Notions & Supplies

• 2" / 5 cm wide knitted waistband elastic
• Matching thread
• Clips or pins

Body Measurements

XXS: Waist 23" / 58.4 cm | Hip 34" / 86.4 cm
XS: Waist 25" / 63.5 cm | Hip 36" / 91.4 cm
S: Waist 27" / 68.6 cm | Hip 38" / 96.5 cm
M: Waist 29" / 73.7 cm | Hip 40" / 101.6 cm
L: Waist 31" / 78.7 cm | Hip 42" / 106.7 cm
XL: Waist 33" / 83.8 cm | Hip 44" / 111.7 cm
0X: Waist 35" / 88.9 cm | Hip 46" / 116.8 cm
1X: Waist 38" / 96.5 cm | Hip 49" / 124.5 cm
2X: Waist 41" / 104.1 cm | Hip 51" / 129.5 cm
3X: Waist 44" / 111.8 cm | Hip 54" / 137.2 cm
4X: Waist 47" / 119.4 cm | Hip 57" / 144.8 cm
5X: Waist 50" / 127 cm | Hip 60" / 152.4 cm

Sizing Note: Choose your size primarily according to your hip measurement. The elastic waistband provides flexibility through the waist. For a looser, more relaxed fit, size up.

Finished Garment Measurements

XXS: Hip 40" / 101.6 cm | Front Rise 11" / 27.9 cm | Back Rise 14" / 35.6 cm | Thigh Opening 24" / 61 cm | Inseam 4" / 10.2 cm
XS: Hip 42" / 106.7 cm | Front Rise 11.25" / 28.6 cm | Back Rise 14.5" / 36.8 cm | Thigh Opening 25.5" / 64.8 cm | Inseam 4.2" / 10.7 cm
S: Hip 44" / 111.8 cm | Front Rise 11.5" / 29.2 cm | Back Rise 15" / 38.1 cm | Thigh Opening 27" / 68.6 cm | Inseam 4.4" / 11.2 cm
M: Hip 46" / 116.8 cm | Front Rise 11.75" / 29.8 cm | Back Rise 15.5" / 39.4 cm | Thigh Opening 28.5" / 72.4 cm | Inseam 4.6" / 11.7 cm
L: Hip 48" / 121.9 cm | Front Rise 12" / 30.5 cm | Back Rise 16" / 40.6 cm | Thigh Opening 30" / 76.2 cm | Inseam 4.8" / 12.2 cm
XL: Hip 50" / 127 cm | Front Rise 12.5" / 31.8 cm | Back Rise 16.5" / 41.9 cm | Thigh Opening 31.5" / 80 cm | Inseam 5" / 12.7 cm
0X: Hip 52" / 132.1 cm | Front Rise 13" / 33 cm | Back Rise 17" / 43.2 cm | Thigh Opening 33" / 83.8 cm | Inseam 5.2" / 13.2 cm
1X: Hip 55" / 139.7 cm | Front Rise 13.6" / 34.5 cm | Back Rise 17.4" / 44.2 cm | Thigh Opening 34.8" / 88.4 cm | Inseam 5.4" / 13.7 cm
2X: Hip 58" / 147.3 cm | Front Rise 14.2" / 36.1 cm | Back Rise 17.8" / 45.2 cm | Thigh Opening 36.6" / 93 cm | Inseam 5.6" / 14.2 cm
3X: Hip 61" / 154.9 cm | Front Rise 14.8" / 37.6 cm | Back Rise 18.2" / 46.2 cm | Thigh Opening 38.4" / 97.5 cm | Inseam 5.8" / 14.7 cm
4X: Hip 64" / 162.6 cm | Front Rise 15.4" / 39.1 cm | Back Rise 18.6" / 47.2 cm | Thigh Opening 40.2" / 102.1 cm | Inseam 6" / 15.2 cm
5X: Hip 67" / 170.2 cm | Front Rise 16" / 40.6 cm | Back Rise 19" / 48.3 cm | Thigh Opening 42" / 106.7 cm | Inseam 6.2" / 15.7 cm

Fabric Requirements

60" / 150 cm wide:
XXS–M: 1 yd / 91.4 cm
L–1X: 1.5 yd / 137.2 cm
2X–5X: 2 yd / 182.9 cm

54" / 140 cm wide:
XXS–M: 1 yd / 91.4 cm
L–1X: 1.75 yd / 160 cm
2X–5X: 2.25 yd / 205.7 cm

44" / 110 cm wide:
XXS–M: 1.5 yd / 137.2 cm
L–1X: 2 yd / 182.9 cm
2X–5X: 2.5 yd / 228.6 cm

Please Note: Fabric requirements are approximate and do not include allowance for fabric shrinkage.

Elastic Requirements

XXS: 22" / 56 cm
XS: 24" / 61 cm
S: 26" / 66 cm
M: 28" / 71 cm
L: 30" / 76 cm
XL: 32" / 81 cm
0X: 34" / 86.5 cm
1X: 37" / 94 cm
2X: 40" / 101.5 cm
3X: 43" / 109 cm
4X: 46" / 117 cm
5X: 49" / 124.5 cm

PDF Pattern Includes

• Layered PDF pattern
• A0 copyshop pattern – 1 page
• Letter/A4 print-at-home pattern – 25 pages
• Projector file
• 23-page illustrated instruction booklet

Fit & Adjustment: The pattern is drafted for a height of 5'7" / 170 cm and includes adjustment lines for altering both the rise and inseam.